Attractions in Sontheim
Highlights
Benedictine Abbey Ottobeuren, Kneipp monument, fascinating mountain views, the pilgrimage church Maria Baumgärtle, plus a detour to the Bedernau ...
160 km crisscrossing through the beautiful Unterallgäu - this promises plenty of variety for ambitious cyclists. With a lot of endurance, the ...
Hilly road cycling route connecting the places Ottobeuren (Basilica), Bad Wörishofen (Kneipp spa), and Mindelheim (historic old town).
It is the "long version" (almost 180 kilometers) of a very special cycling route that leads from Krumbach to the Hohe Schulter near Kempten (941 ...
With Ottobeuren, Kronburg, and the pilgrimage churches Maria Steinbach and Maria Baumgärtle, our route offers outstanding cultural highlights.
The Hohe Schulter, east of Kempten (941 meters), isn’t as well-known as, for example, the Auerberg (1,055 meters) or the Peißenberg (987 meters).
The Günztal Cycle Path leads from its source in Günzach in the eastern Allgäu region for about 92 km to Günzburg, where the Günz flows into the ...
Easy circular route suitable for families
On an easy ride, you travel along the former railway line from Ottobeuren along the Western Günz to Westerheim. Cyclists are repeatedly treated to ...
Attractive cycling route that connects two long-distance cycle paths, Mindeltal and Kammeltal cycle paths, into a circular tour. From Pfaffenhausen ...
Discover the region
One of the most famous sights in Sontheim is the 17th century Kronburg Castle with its magnificent gardens. The baroque parish church of St. Ulrich is also worth a visit: here you can admire beautiful ceiling paintings.
Cultural highlights are above all the annual music festival "Kronburger Sommer" and various theatre performances on the castle grounds.
For culinary connoisseurs, there are numerous local specialities to discover, such as the famous Allgäu cheese or hearty dishes like pork knuckle or liver dumpling soup.
The best season for outdoor activities is definitely summer: hike through the idyllic landscape around Sontheim or explore the surroundings by bike. In winter, skiing and cross-country skiing are available at various locations in the region - this also includes some nearby ski resorts such as Oberjoch or Jungholz.
If it rains, a visit to the Sontheim Museum of Local History or a guided tour of the Kronburg castle complex is recommended.
Where is the most beautiful place in Sontheim? That's hard to say, because every place has its own charm. But hiking to the nearby Bannwaldsee lake and walks along the Iller river are particularly recommended - here you can enjoy nature to the fullest.
Overall, Sontheim is definitely worth a trip for anyone who wants to experience rural Germany and is looking for rest and relaxation. We hope this guide will help you with your planning and wish you an unforgettable stay!
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